Shifting the Public Perception of Supply Chain Careers

Supply chain careers are not typically lauded the “sexiest jobs of the 21st century,” as the Harvard Business Review dubbed data science careers in 2012. Although the tech behemoths like Google, Amazon, and Apple certainly offer jobs in the supply chain sphere, advertising for positions like head of supply chain operations, the supply chain field simply lacks allure. In short, supply chain careers have a perception problem. And it’s making it even harder for companies to deal with the ongoing skills shortage.
However, the supply chain network is becoming increasingly tech-centered. Machine learning, AI, smart logistics, smart warehouses, self-driving vehicles, robotics, data analytics, and data science continue to push supply chain operations into the future, with these sophisticated technologies being used to boost efficiency and better meet consumer demand.